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Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 Review

Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8

Main Features

  • 40mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 235g.
  • Diameter: 69mm
  • Length: 65mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.16m
  • Max Magnification:1x
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Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 Overview

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 is an Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Focal Range

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 has a fixed focal lenght of 40mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 60mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Nikon F (DX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.16m.

Aperture

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups .

Lens Hood

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-61.

Body Colour

Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x

CONs
No Weather Sealing
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Nikon Micro 40mm F2.8 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 40mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 7

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.16m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 235g
Diameter 69mm
Length 65mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-61
Tripod Collar No
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